IGCEP: Long-term expansion plan approved by CCoE Under the approved IGCEP, the generation mix of 2022, which is dominated by fossil fuel, will shift to clean energy (hydel, solar, wind, nuclear) by the year 2030 Updated 27 Aug, 2021 09:31am
PM summarises 3 years of ‘Naya Pakistan’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan presented the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government’s three years’... Updated 27 Aug, 2021 09:36am
TAPI gas pipeline project: Afghanistan to get $1bn transit royalty: Qureshi ASHGABAT: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said implementation of the... Updated 27 Aug, 2021 09:39am
Two students injured in PU clash LAHORE: Two students suffered injuries after a violent clash erupted between two groups outside the office of Punjab... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
WHO begins shipping Chinese vaccines despite some misgivings BRUSSELS/JOHANNESBURG/JAKARTA: The World Health Organization's pandemic programme plans to ship 100 million doses of... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Middle East Senior UAE official meets Qatar's emir in rare visit DUBAI: A senior United Arab Emirates official held talks with Qatar's emir in Doha on Thursday in the first such... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Mauritius hails UN ban on British stamps in disputed islands PORT LOUIS, (Mauritius): Mauritius has welcomed the UN postal agency's decision to ban British stamps from being ... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Europe UK targets 'endless' cookie pop-ups in data shake-up LONDON: Britain on Thursday announced a "shake-up" of its data rules, including plans to eliminate "endless" website... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Biden and tech bosses talk cybersecurity after ransomware attacks WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden gathered Wednesday with business and government leaders to discuss improving... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
'Painful moment' as Dutch halt Kabul evacuation flights THE HAGUE: The Dutch government said it would stop evacuation flights from Kabul on Thursday in what it acknowledged... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
South Asia Raisi says economy, covid response 'does not befit' Iran TEHRAN: Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday vowed to improve the country's sanction-hit economy and its Covid... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Jan-July 2021: Number of locally-produced mobile phones surpasses number of imported ones: PTA ISLAMABAD: The production of mobile phones by local manufacturing plants has surpassed the number of mobile phones... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Unskilled workers: ZTBL increases minimum wages to Rs20,000 ISLAMABAD: The Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd (ZTBL), on Thursday, increased minimum wages of unskilled workers to... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
TDAP organises seminar on CE Mark KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Sialkot organized a seminar on CE Marking for... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
US provides 3.7m doses of Pfizer vaccine ISLAMABAD: On Thursday, the United States donated 3.7 million doses of the life-saving Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to ... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (August 26, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (August 27, 2021).... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
US, Pakistan have shared interest in Afghanistan: NSA WASHINGTON: The United States and Pakistan have a shared interest in working together in Afghanistan, Prime Minister... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Govt to acquire around 0.4m EVMs for 2023 elections ISLAMABAD: The locally-made Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) would be priced at Rs70,000 per machine while federal... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Noor Mukadam murder case: Father challenges bails granted to 6 accused ISLAMABAD: Shaukat Mukadam, the father of Noor Mukadam, Thursday, moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) challenging... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Parliamentary panel on CPEC for prioritising Gwadar development ISLAMABAD: Gwadar is the gateway to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and we have to place it at high... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Smart initiative "The Khan has launched yet another smart initiative - a forest..." "You being facetious?" "Good heavens, as if I ... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Army to participate in 'Common Destiny 2021' exercise in China BEIJING: Pakistan Army will participate in the "Common Destiny 2021" international peacekeeping exercise to be held... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Employees of Discos: NA body seeks details ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges, on Thursday, sought... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Islamabad's irregular housing schemes to be regularised ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has decided to regularize unapproved/ irregular housing schemes in various zones of... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
FESCO online portal for new electricity meters activated FAISALABAD: On the special directives of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO)... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Strike observed against Discos's proposed privatization FAISALABAD: All Pakistan Wapda Hydro Electric Workers Union (CBA) observed nationwide strike to record protest... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
PIA restructuring plan: UK CAA to conduct exams of Pakistani pilots, provide training: Dr Ishrat Husain ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom (UK) Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) will conduct exams of Pakistani pilots and provide... Updated 27 Aug, 2021 03:35pm
Removal of name from ECL: SHC put off hearing of Khuhro's petition KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) Thursday put off the hearing of petition of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader ... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
RO plants project in Tharparkar: Haleem appeals SC, NAB to take notice of 'mega corruption' KARACHI: The Leader of Opposition in Sindh Assembly, Haleem Adil Sheikh, appealed Supreme Court of Pakistan and... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
PCDA hails new FBR chairman's appointment KARACHI: Pakistan Chemists and Druggists Association (PCDA) has hailed the appointment of new chairman Federal Board... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Vaccination necessary to resume daily routines: KU VC KARACHI: Mass vaccination programme and proper implementation of the standard operating procedures as described by... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rains likely across upcountry today KARACHI: The Met Office on Thursday forecast rains for the upcountry from Friday through Sept 1, alerting the... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Investors see no speed bump in Fed’s Jackson Hole event Despite weeks of anticipation, investors have lowered their expectations for Friday’s Jackson Hole event saying... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
SDRs: Allocation, reallocation, and fiscal usage Writing in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) in 2009 in a Project Syndicate published article ‘The new... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
New FBR chairman On August 24, 2021, Dr Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmad, a junior but highly competent officer of Internal Revenue Service ... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Letters 'Pakistan is our second home' Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid is said to have described Pakistan as Taliban's second or other home. His... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Iranian FM invited to visit Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that peace in Afghanistan will ensure greater economic... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Core capabilities to be further enhanced: COAS RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Thursday emphasized the troops that the core... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
PC steps up its efforts towards PSM revival ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Commission (PC) will invite Expression of Interest (EoI) from interested parties for ... Updated 27 Aug, 2021 03:43pm
Pakistan condemns terrorist attacks at Kabul Airport ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attack at the Kabul Airport, which reportedly resulted... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
WB brings rising food inflation in Pakistan under the spotlight ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has seen a higher rate of food inflation in the region which is partly linked to global trend ... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
PBM's health initiative: AGP holds red tape responsible for many deaths ISLAMABAD: Bureaucratic delays related to a key healthcare initiative under Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) are resulting... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
ECP takes firm step towards holding LG polls ISLAMABAD: Faced with lack of support from provincial governments in holding local government elections, the ... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust signs accord with 4 MTIs in KP LAHORE: Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust signs support services agreement with four MTIs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, for its... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Free monthly bulk water refills: PepsiCo joins hands with 'Saaf Suthra Shehar' & Haidri Beverages ISLAMABAD: PepsiCo Pakistan joined hands with the Islamabad Administration, 'Saaf Suthra Shehar', and Haidri... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Balochistan govt declares Ziarat as third national park ISLAMABAD: The Balochistan government has declared Ziarat as a third national park under its efforts to increase... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Assaults on journalists: Culprits couldn't be traced due to lack of coordination: NA panel ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Thursday observed that on... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Stocks Major Gulf bourses fall on virus worries DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Thursday, with the Saudi index registering a second weekly... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Stocks Wall Street falls on taper worries, Kabul blast NEW YORK: Wall Street's main indexes fell to session lows on Thursday on fears of a faster tapering of the US ... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Stocks European stocks end lower LONDON: European shares ended lower on Thursday after data showed faltering German consumer morale amid rising... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Stocks FTSE 100 drops LONDON: London's FTSE 100 fell on Thursday, dragged down by heavyweight mining and financial stocks, as investors... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Stocks Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings KARACHI: Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed ... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates Rollover week takes its toll on PSX: BRIndex100 rangebound KARACHI: A bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday due to selling by local and foreign ... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 140,513 tonnes of cargo comprising 103,002 tonnes of import cargo and 37,511... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Stocks Indian shares close little changed BENGALURU: Indian shares ended little changed on Thursday, with losses in telecom major Bharti Airtel and metals ... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Stocks Tokyo stocks close flat ahead of Jackson Hole TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed flat on Thursday with investors on the sidelines ahead of this week's key Jackson Hole... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (August 26, 2021)... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (August 26, 2021).... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates THE RUPEE: Minor recovery KARACHI: On Thursday, after dropping by more than a rupee the day before, PKR recovered some value against USD in... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (August 26, 2021).... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (August 26, 2021).... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,578.5693... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,228.0093 Bid... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ========================... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ========================... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (August 26, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (August 26, 2021).... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (August... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Forex Banks rates for currency notes (buying and selling) KARACHI: The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates Bill buying rates per unit of currency KARACHI: Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank ... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (August 26, ... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (August... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest KARACHI: Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Money & Banking WB official calls on administrator KARACHI: World Bank (WB) Sector Leader for Sustainable Development Abdul Razzaq F Khalil on Thursday called on... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Money & Banking Askari Bank Green Day marked ISLAMABAD: Askari Bank Green Day was organized for the third consecutive year on Thursday. Plantation drive was... Published 27 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept